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The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has entered its high-stakes knockout phase. In a dramatic opening to the round of 32, Canada secured a narrow 0-1 victory over South […]
The rising voice of resistance: Mayra Djibrine’s stand In the shifting political landscape of the Sahel, one name is increasingly resonating as a symbol of defiance: Mariama Djibrine, widely known as Mayra. This Nigerien activist […]
Mines de Rubaya China has called on the international community to address the root causes of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stressing that illegal resource exploitation remains a key driver of […]
Today, a highly anticipated plenary session is taking place in Dakar, Senegal. Lawmakers are examining a constitutional revision proposal that aims to pave the way for a new institutional phase in the country. The text […]
Will French football fans soon enjoy free access to top-flight games? The prospect of watching a Ligue 1 match every week without a paid subscription is becoming a serious possibility. This potential change stems from […]
Legislative proposal considers weekly free-to-air football The National Assembly is today reviewing a significant amendment to the professional sports reform bill that could change the landscape for football enthusiasts. The proposal suggests that one Ligue […]
The Malian branch of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema held its national preselection for the third edition of the prestigious Hadith Nabawi Acharif memorization contest on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Hosted at the […]
During her press conference, the general supervisor of the Diomaye Président coalition addressed the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. According to Aminata Touré, Sonko’s tenure as head of government ended in failure, leading […]
In a recently published column, the journalist answers the vice-rector of the University of Yaoundé II, reminding him that a reporter’s job often relies on informed speculation. Here is what he wrote: TO WHOM […]
Acting on the direct orders of President Paul Biya, head of state and supreme commander of the Cameroonian armed forces, the minister delegate at the presidency in charge of defence, Joseph Beti Assomo, has taken […]
As speculation grows over who might succeed president Paul Biya, two names from his inner circle have emerged: his adoptive son Franck Biya and his cousin Louis Paul Motaze. Both are quietly positioning themselves for […]
Accused of seeking constitutional change to hide governance failures, Jean-Claude Tshilumbayi countered on Friday evening during a Live Space X hosted by Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala. He laid out a detailed inventory of what he portrays […]